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ESL Names Mary Alice Liotta to Board of Directors

Rochester, NY — ESL Federal Credit Union recently named Mary Alice Liotta as the newest members of its Board of Directors.

Liotta is a former senior vice president/director, operations for ESL Federal Credit Union where she also held numerous management positions for the credit union between 1999 and 2020. She previously served as vice president of project management with HSBC in Buffalo and vice president of operations at First Federal Savings & Loan of Rochester. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. John Fisher University. Liotta previously volunteered on the ESL Federal Credit Union Supervisory Committee and has served on numerous Greater Rochester boards including Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York.

“We’re excited to have Mary Alice join the ESL Board of Directors,” said Erin Tolefree, Chair, Board of Directors, ESL Federal Credit Union. “Her extensive industry knowledge and diverse experience makes her uniquely positioned to understand the dynamics and opportunities for ESL. Her expertise will be a valuable asset and a welcomed addition to our strategic conversations.”

The Board of Directors for ESL Federal Credit Union consists of a diverse group of influential and successful leaders from a broad spectrum of disciplines. This distinguished group of men and women oversees the various activities of ESL and helps ensure the organization’s long-term profitability and sustainability.

With Liotta’s appointment, the ESL board is composed of 11 directors, 10 of which are independent volunteers.

A complete list of Board Members can be found on ESL’s website at esl.org/about-us/leadership/board-members.

About ESL Federal Credit Union

With more than 100 years of locally owned history, ESL Federal Credit Union serves as a full-service financial institution to more than 438,000 members and 17,200 businesses. Founded in 1920, the company provides personal banking, business banking, mortgage services, and wealth management services through its locally based 24-branch network; telephone, mobile and online banking; and live chat center.

The Rochester-based financial institution employs approximately 950 people in the Greater Rochester area and holds more than $9.4 billion in assets. Since 1996, ESL has paid out 30 consecutive Owners’ Dividends to its members totaling more than $320 million. Since the creation of its Community Impact initiative in 2018, ESL has reinvested more than $153 million in grants throughout the community. The company has appeared on Great Place to Work® lists since 2010. ESL Federal Credit Union is headquartered at 225 Chestnut Street, in Rochester, and can be found online at www.esl.org.

For more information, contact:

Rich Pulvino, APR
VP/Director, Marketing
rpulvino@esl.org
585.336.1009